Definition of Saving. Meaning of Saving. Synonyms of Saving

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Definition of Saving

SavingSaving Sav"ing (s[=a]v"[i^]ng), prep. or conj.; but properly a
participle.
With the exception of; except; excepting; also, without
disrespect to. ``Saving your reverence.' --Shak. ``Saving
your presence.' --Burns.
None of us put off our clothes, saving that every one
put them off for washing. --Neh. iv. 23.
And in the stone a new name written, which no man
knoweth saving he that receiveth it. --Rev. ii. 17.

SavingSaving Sav"ing, a.
1. Preserving; rescuing.
He is the saving strength of his anointed. --Ps.
xxviii. 8.
2. Avoiding unnecessary expense or waste; frugal; not lavish
or wasteful; economical; as, a saving cook.
3. Bringing back in returns or in receipts the sum expended;
incurring no loss, though not gainful; as, a saving
bargain; the ship has made a saving voyage.
4. Making reservation or exception; as, a saving clause.
Note: Saving is often used with a noun to form a compound
adjective; as, labor-saving, life-saving, etc.